New MexicoBill would fund New Mexico’s regional farm-to-food-bank program
If enacted, the bill would provide $2 million through New Mexico State University for the state Department of Agriculture’s regional farm-to-food-bank program.
What it does
The bill would set aside $2 million for New Mexico’s regional farm-to-food-bank program, with leftover money staying available after each fiscal year.
Argument forFunding the regional farm-to-food-bank program could help connect farm food with food banks across New Mexico.
Argument againstSetting aside $2 million for this program could leave less general fund money available for other state needs.
More detail
The bill would set aside $2 million for the program through New Mexico State University’s board of regents for the state Department of Agriculture. The money would go to the board of regents of New Mexico State University for the Department of Agriculture’s regional farm-to-food-bank program. Any money left at the end of a fiscal year would not return to the general fund. The money would be available in fiscal year 2026 and later fiscal years. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 29DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Jan 26germane
- Jan 23Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Conservation Committee & Senate Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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